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nationwide building society foundation

Nationwide Foundation bring empty properties back into use as genuinely affordable and good quality homes for people in need by providing grants and social investments to community-led organisations. They raise awareness of the benefits of this work with other funders, government and policymakers to encourage more support.

Despite the current housing shortage, the UK has over 200,000 long-term empty homes and many more empty commercial properties which could be used as homes.

Since 2012, the Nationwide Foundation has awarded funding of over £1.7 million in two rounds, to charitable organisations around the UK.

youth sports trust

With children and young people experiencing declining emotional health and wellbeing, increasing obesity levels and high youth unemployment, the mission of the Youth Sport Trust has never been more important.

There is overwhelming evidence to demonstrate the power that PE and school sport has to change young people’s lives; unlocking their potential, helping them to be healthy and happy, ultimately going on to lead successful lives and positively contribute to society.

Their unique solutions maximise the power of sport to grow develop young people, impacting on their wellbeing through physical literacy and character.